Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) & Elite Baseball Training (High School Travel Baseball 15u-18u). Development. Competition. Exposure.

Lake County, Illinois' Premier Travel Baseball Organization since 2003. The Lake County Lightning organization started in 2001 as the Mundelein Red Devils. The program quickly grew in popularity as it was recognized early on to be one of the best in Lake County. Players from all over the area started playing in the program and in 2003 the name of Lake County Lightning was established to better rep

resent the fact that players were from communities throughout the county. Lightning teams play in a variety of leagues as well as local, regional and national tournaments. The program was primarily a 13 and 14 year old level program representing about 22 or so players until 2009 when a 12U team was added. Since 2009 the program has grown significantly! In 2012 our tryouts fielded over 220 player athletes trying out for teams from the age of 10 thru 14. In 2013 we fielded 10 total teams from ages 10 thru 14. In 2014 we had over 260 player athletes tryout for our program and added a 9 year old level team for a total of 12 teams. In the 2015 season we added a 15 year old (High School Freshman) level tournament team and will field 14 total teams for the 2015 season from ages 9 thru 15. The Lake County Lightning also fields a mens over 50 team which plays in a senior league throught the summer. Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball Club Mission Statement

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball is an organization to provide a higher level of competition than a community level or feeder level league could provide. We feel that by providing the opportunity to practice and compete at the highest level, we will better prepare our baseball players to compete at a higher level as they continue to develop their skills. We will:

Be a positive influence on the personal and physical development of all team members as players and competitors. Provide an atmosphere for learning at all times with an emphasis on goal orientated practices and games. Play the game the right way, as there are no shortcuts to success. Put a major emphasis on positive behaviors on and off the field when it comes to learning how to deal with successes, mistakes, and hardships and even parental expectations. Enable players the chance to succeed, not fail and the ability to know the difference. Play and practice in a team first atmosphere using competition, enthusiasm and intensity as vehicles to improve each and every day regardless of outcomes. Have fun and learn to co-exist to build life long memories and experiences. We will not:

Put winning as a priority over skill development
Ever allow us to be bigger than the game or our competitors. Allow any behaviors that may come from parents, players or fans that can negatively affect our players, coaches, team or our program. On behalf of the coaches of the Lake County Lightning, we want to thank all the parents in advance for all the support and dedication that you give to your child and for entrusting us with your most valuable commodity, your child.

12/06/2025
14U AAA Catcher NeededLake County Lightning Elite 14U AAA is seeking a talented and committed 14U catcher to join our AA...
08/02/2025

14U AAA Catcher Needed

Lake County Lightning Elite 14U AAA is seeking a talented and committed 14U catcher to join our AAA level travel baseball team. This is an opportunity to compete in a high-level competitive schedule with one of the area’s top programs.

Please Contact Jeremy Lutz at [email protected] for details

11U Team TryoutsLake County Lightning is holding tryouts for players moving into 11U next season. We are looking for ded...
08/01/2025

11U Team Tryouts

Lake County Lightning is holding tryouts for players moving into 11U next season. We are looking for dedicated, coachable athletes ready to compete at a high level.

Tryout Dates and Times
Sunday, August 3: 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Tuesday, August 5: 6:00PM to 7:00PM

Please Contact Jeremy Lutz at [email protected] to reserve your spot or for more details.

Email Correction: A recent message went out by error with last years 2024 Elite Baseball Registration information inste...
06/22/2025

Email Correction: A recent message went out by error with last years 2024 Elite Baseball Registration information instead of 2025. Here is the Correct Registration Form:

Please click the link to complete this form.

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) Tryouts!Registration is OPEN at:
06/14/2025

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) Tryouts!
Registration is OPEN at:

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING Elite Travel Baseball Our Youth programs offer expert coaching,state of the art facilities and the competitiveopportunities that foster development,teamwork, and a love for the game. EXPERIENCE LC LIGHTNING BASEBALL WELCOME TO THE HOME OF ELITE BASEBALL H...

Elite Baseball Training / Lightning (15u-18u) Tryouts!Registration is OPEN at:
06/14/2025

Elite Baseball Training / Lightning (15u-18u) Tryouts!
Registration is OPEN at:

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF LAKE COUNTY LIGHTNING Elite Travel Baseball Our Youth programs offer expert coaching,state of the art facilities and the competitiveopportunities that foster development,teamwork, and a love for the game. EXPERIENCE LC LIGHTNING BASEBALL WELCOME TO THE HOME OF ELITE BASEBALL H...

07/31/2024

Lake County Lightning is proud to announce we will be forming an additional 12u Travel Baseball Team. Tryouts will be held this Saturday, August 3rd. (Details & Registration info below) Our Youth programs offer expert coaching, state of the art facilities and the competitive opportunities that foster development, teamwork, and a love for the game. We look forward to seeing you!

Register for 12u Tryouts here:
https://form.jotform.com/242112968503151

Please Note: Even if you have registered for tryouts in the past, it is mandatory to register again for the upcoming 12u tryouts. This ensures we have the most current information and can properly prepare for your participation.

When: Saturday, August 3rd
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Behm Park (Behm 1 / Field 1) 22222 Peterson Rd • Grayslake • IL • 60030 • Google Map Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gtd9zHejzFJyCjZq9

Please direct any questions to:

Jeremy Lutz
Director of Operations
Lake County Lightning
Elite Baseball Training North
Email: [email protected]

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) & Elite Baseball Training (High School Travel Baseball 15u-18u). Development. Competition. Exposure. Lake County, Illinois' Premier Travel Baseball Organization since 2003.

IL Lightning / Elite Baseball Training (15u-18u) Tryouts!Registration is OPEN at: lakecountylightning.com
07/04/2024

IL Lightning / Elite Baseball Training (15u-18u) Tryouts!
Registration is OPEN at: lakecountylightning.com

Please click the link to complete this form.

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) Tryouts!Registration is OPEN at: lakecountylightning.com
07/04/2024

Lake County Lightning Travel Baseball (8u-14u) Tryouts!
Registration is OPEN at: lakecountylightning.com

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/27/2024

BIG NEWS. IL LIGHTNING (15U-18U) HIGH SCHOOL TRAVEL BASEBALL IS NOW…

ELITE BASEBALL TRAINING NORTH.

As of this coming August, Illinois Lightning Baseball will become Elite Baseball Training North.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please understand that this is specific to the Illinois Lightning Baseball program…the IL Lightning Travel Softball and Lake County Lightning (8u-14u) Baseball programs are not directly affected by this announcement.

WHO IS ELITE BASEBALL TRAINING

1. Elite Baseball Training is a long-standing training facility based in Chicago. They have a very strong team program with bids to most national tournaments and a long track record of college and professional baseball placement (266 college commits and 39 MLB draft picks).
2. Elite Baseball Training was started by Justin Stone, who, after building Elite up for many years, is now also the Director of Hitting for the Chicago Cubs.
3. Elite Baseball Training is known for its data-driven, highly structured, consistent, and highly efficient baseball player training methods.

BENEFITS OF ELITE BASEBALL TRAINING

1. Every player receives movement assessments and personalized hitting plans that take 12-16 weeks to complete.
2. Elite has many roving instructors for all positions who will be intimately involved with/lead our off-season workouts for our players, all at our indoor training facility in Mundelein: “The Bolt”..
3. All players receive instruction involving the latest baseball technology, including Force Plates, K-vests, Blast Sensors, 3D Modeling, etc., the same sort of training the pros receive.
4. Elite's Coaches are trained in similar methodologies, promoting consistency and highly structured training approaches.
5. Elite Baseball Training is the only training program in the country with consulting contracts with multiple Major League organizations.

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

We see more development, opportunity and exposure for our high school travel baseball players and a very exciting future for our Lake County Lightning (8u-14U) baseball players as well. If you would like to read more about Elite Baseball Training, please check out their website at elitebaseballtraining.com or reach out with questions at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jerry Fox
Founder
Lake County Lightning Baseball
IL Lightning Baseball & Softball

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Mundelein, IL
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